RPO’s client is seeking a qualified Millwright to join a leading steel and metals manufacturing company based in Germiston, Gauteng.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established industrial operation known for its technical innovation, robust engineering environment, and commitment to safety and production excellence. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on tradesman with strong fault-finding, maintenance, and breakdown response capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on heavy machinery and production lines

• Conduct fault finding and root cause analysis on equipment failures

• Complete breakdown response and repair work promptly to reduce downtime

• Execute scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance tasks

• Maintain equipment logs and service records in line with maintenance plans

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Report hazards, near-misses, and actively participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings

• Support the production team with equipment readiness and troubleshooting

• Liaise with external service providers and suppliers when necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright 

• Relevant technical or electrical/mechanical qualification

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-trade experience in a steel or metals manufacturing environment

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy industrial machinery

• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, or respond to call-outs as needed

Ready to join a fast-paced, high-impact engineering team in the steel industry?
Email your CV to: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com or visit rporecruitment.co.za
You can also connect with Joshua Murphy at joshua.murphy@rporecruitment.us or on LinkedIn.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days. Otherwise, we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.